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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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